The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-17
MR.. CLEvELAND OF BUFFALO.

1t Is usually the case, and somewhat
natural, too, that when o Governor is
elected from any county or city In Ohio,
that his immediate personal political
friends feel that they have sort Of pro
prletOrship Of him, And this conn Lari-
e0n can 60 into the Office OF President,
The Democrats Of Buffalo, or some of
them, thought after Mr.. Cleveland was
elected President no ought to give them
the choice Of Offices, and should not re-
fuse them. According to the Boston
Traveller mot long ago one Of these
friends who was red hot for q certain
position, had personal interview with
the President at the White House.
he urged his claims with all his
persuasive powers, but the President
simply stood, as he generally does when
he Is bored, with his hands clasped be-
hind his back and q fsr-away look In
his eye. The candidate realized that he
wasn't making much Of an impression,
80, as o kind of last resort, he said:
why, you cannot name single prom
inent federal Office that has been given
to your own city Of Buffalo, Cant IP'
quickly replied Mr.. Cleveland. We'll, l
rather think can. Buffalo has Pres
ident Of the United States. guess that
10 q big enough federal Office for little
place like Buffalo, The candidate saw
the point and gathering up his papers
with their long list of Buffalo signa-
lures attached, silently walked out of
the White House." The President,
while not OF very waggish disposition,
occasionally "hits the bullseye." He also
rather enjoys good story when It is well
told. congressman Allen, of MississipDi'
recently called upon the President and
asked for the appointment of friend to
Office. The President was non. commit
tai, and str0Ve to turn the conversation
to q contemplation Of the civil service
reform and the debate upon that subject.
Allen smiled, and asked the indulgence
OF the President while he told little
story. "Mr. President" he said, 81 am
reminded OF story which Cnce hap
pened In my State. There was wea thy
planter who, after accomplishing good
sized fortune, died quite suddenly. he
had number Of children, who, of
course, expected to come into possession
of the estate. They had looked forward
with some pleasure to when the courts
would set aside to each heir his respec.
tive share. 1t was the old story Of the
settlement OF estates. The will was con-
tested. Several trips TO town and two OF
three trials before the Probate Court
about exhausted the patience of the
heirs. The prospect of receiving their
share of the estate within reas asOnable
time was fast fading into the dim and
misty distance. One day one of the
sons was met on the highway when re-
turning from court by a neighbor
planter who bad been the friend Of the
deceased fslh9r. He asked the son how
he was coming on with bis case. The
case was continued again to-day lie
replied. This is the ninth time have
gone to the Court with the hope of get
ting the matter settled, but 1t seems l
can do nothing. 1t has caused me
great deal of trouble and expense, and
wien | think of 1t seriously, | often
wish the old man. had never died. Z"
The president saw the point, and Aliens
man was appointed the next day-[W.
W. a. In Plain Dealer.